Harmonious Groove

Buddha Groove

January 11, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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“They say good things always come in threes. Such is the case with this elegant gemstone ring; triple stones means a triple dose of healing energy.” –Buddha Groove

Giving a shout out to a wonderful company I stumbled upon…

Buddha Groove has an amazing selection of jewelry, apparel, home items, and healing gemstones. I first saw their goods on Facebook. After jewelry from the site appeared, reappeared, and reappeared again, I decided to have a look. This particular three stone amethyst ring had caught my eye.

I was intrigued by the lovely amethyst stones and sterling silver textured band which was reminiscent of tree branches. It is beautiful, unique, and well made. And I love supporting small businesses.

So if you are interested in some inspiring jewelry visit buddhagroove.com.

And…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Photo Credit: Buddha Groove

Be Well, Blog

H2O

January 10, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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So I guess this is turning into a two-parter…

My final line of yesterday’s entry was: “Now if I could just give up the caffeine…”

Well, I took a step in the right direction today.

I’ve always found drinking plain water just too boring. So in the market this morning, I got inspired. I’ve never been a lemon and water girl, but then I eyed the other citrus options. The oranges looked mighty tasty…

Upon arriving home I sliced up an orange and added it to a pitcher of water. After about a half hour, I gave it a try. Yummy! I won’t be able to immediately give up my diet soda habit, but I’m on my way.

Now how does water with cucumber sound?

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Fitness

Take a step…

January 9, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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A journey of a thousand miles begins…Oh, hell no! I will not start this entry with so trite a statement.

But today, I took a step.

I’ve been off exercise for quite a while. Some medication I have to take had the side effect of weight gain. I should have been exercising to get the weight down, but being larger made me quite lethargic. When I did exercise, I felt like shit. It’s ironic that the one thing I should have done was made so difficult.

Fast forward to today. I was able to lower my medication, and the pounds fell off. But I was left with a less tight version of myself. So this morning, I did it. I took a step.

It’s not that impressive. The OCD side of me would have walked 5 miles. The logical side of me just wanted to get moving. So 1.2 miles later, I finished my racewalk. I had downloaded “MapMyRun” on my phone so I can track my progress. It’s not just about looking better. I want to improve my overall wellness.

Now if I could just give up the caffeine…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Poetry

The Calm

January 8, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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The Calm

With the hustle and bustle of modern times,

we are continually bombarded by stimuli.

Where is the calm?

We need a daily calm to keep our life in balance,

keep us kind to others,

and keep us moving in a positive direction.

How do we achieve the calm?

You must find what works for you.

It may be yoga, running, meditation, or medication.

Don’t be afraid to try what you must,

because the calm is better than the frantic pace with which most humans race.

The calm…Seek it…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog

Journaling

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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So who out there likes to journal? For years I was a binge journaler. I’d write consistently for a few weeks or maybe months. I’d then stop for who knows how long…sometimes years. My early pieces were handwritten, later ones were recorded on the computer.

Here’s the cool thing about journaling. I periodically return to random entries, and it’s staggering that the same themes emerge repeatedly. It’s also a relief to realize that I have evolved past some circumstances that seemed eternal.

That’s it…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Fashion, wellness

Where’d my 20/20 go?

January 5, 2019by Susie Krivacic1 Comment

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A funny thing happens when you turn 40…Your vision begins to gradually tank. Imagine how bad it gets in your 50s…

And the older I get, the more pairs of readers I need. First of all, my visual acuity depends on what I’m doing. Am I reading? That requires one pair of glasses. Am I working on my computer? A different magnification may be required. If I actually wish to see my food when we dine, yes, I grab another pair.

And don’t get me started on the fashion component. You see, I like different looks, so that requires many alternatives.

I also continually lose my readers. I leave them in restaurants, in the grocery store, at friends’ homes…They are scattered throughout the house.

So what is the answer to this vision conundrum? Dollar Tree!!! My husband turned me on to this ideal location for purchasing my spectacles as I need so many. I was skeptical until he came home one day with a pair. I was surprised that they were of such decent quality. If they do break, who cares? And if I lose them, it is no cause for alarm. Plus, I can own dozens…

So fulfill your love for eyewear without breaking the bank. Stop by your local Dollar Tree.

And, no, they are not paying me for this plug.

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Family

Yes, I am actually going to write about my dog taking a piss…

January 3, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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So this morning, I took my dog out as usual. I observed Lily do what she has done 1000 times before. She went on the neverending quest for somewhere to take a piss.

So what is with dogs searching and searching and searching and searching for just the right spot to take a piss? She sniffs, sniffs, sniffs, and sniffs…Then she turns, turns, and turns some more. She starts to squat, but wait…That’s not the right spot. So she takes a whiff, takes a whiff, and takes a whiff again. She circles, circles, and starts to squat, but NO!!! After repeating this ritual a half a dozen times she finally finds just the spot, she squats and finally takes a piss.

Many say this is all part of a dog marking its territory. Could you imagine if humans participated in this interesting practice? In the case of men, they wouldn’t be looking for a place to piss, but a way to mark their territory as far women are concerned.

Imagine a man in a bar, searching for a woman he fancied. After an exhaustive search, he finds the one for him. Rather than go up and talk with her, all he’d have to do is piss on her bar stool. That’s his way of saying to the other fellows, “Stay away, she’s mine!” Ladies, wouldn’t that be a fun way to meet your prince charming?

Due to our politically correct environment, I have an important question:

Have I offended you yet?

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Home

New dishes…the gateway to redecorating…

January 2, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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So we’ve been talking about redecorating…We’ve planned, we’ve visualized, we’ve sought out materials, but somehow it just didn’t seem to be happening.

That is until our trip to Ikea today. I like to call Ikea, the Disney World of home decorating. Have you been?

So as we strolled through my new favorite store, we sat on coaches, opened cabinets, and made some notes. The image was becoming real to us. And then it happened…

We entered the section that housed the dishes! We wanted black dishes to go with what would be our elegant black and white somewhat European themed living area. We had talked about getting square dishes over the traditional round ones. And wouldn’t you know it…There they were.

As we got the dishes home, we recognized that we were embarking on our mission. Sometimes you have to go from envisioning to acting. Yes, we still have painting ahead of us, as well as refinishing the floors, purchasing the sofa and perhaps love seat, new tables…The list goes on. But by investing in our dishes we got the proverbial ball rolling.

And so it begins…

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Holiday

Fireworks…

January 1, 2019by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

First of all, Happy New Year! Now let’s get to the point of this blog entry:

FIREWORKS!

Every year on Independence Day, communities, families, and individuals set off fireworks. I totally get it…

“And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air…” Makes sense on Independence Day. Unfortunately, it just about gives my dog a stroke.

Now I know what you’re thinking. Why are you writing about Independence Day when we just celebrated New Year’s Eve? Here’s why…

FIREWORKS!

Over the past few years, more and more people are setting off fireworks all evening on December 31st and also on January 1st. It wouldn’t be so bad, except I have a sweet Goldendoodle named Lily. My poor baby begins to stress out, shake, cower, and hide as soon as the first pop is heard.

But it gets worse. Have you observed that nowadays people look for any excuse to set off fireworks? Seriously, you hear the booms and see the lights also on Veteran’s Day, Labor Day, and Flag Day. Even the lighting of a Christmas tree in the town center has resulted in a fireworks show. Ugh! My poor puppy needs doggie valium.

So enjoy your fireworks display, but let’s tone it down a bit. Otherwise, you might just hear me declare, “Let’s celebrate the third Tuesday of the month,” as I light up the sparklers.

Stay groovy…

–Susie

Blog, Holiday

New Year’s Resolutions?

December 31, 2018by Susie KrivacicLeave a Comment

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So as 2019 is upon us, I find myself pondering the promise so many people make to themselves each year. Yes, the delightful New Year’s Resolution.

I don’t get it.

While more than 40% of people make these resolutions, research shows only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s goals. Why, oh why, do people set themselves up for failure?

It all comes down to this: People make personal goals that are just too hard to reach. The best way to ensure success is to create small, achievable goals.

So rather than commit to losing 50 pounds in 2019, why not start out with 20 pounds. If you achieve that goal, then add another 10 pounds, and then 10 more. Rather than a plan to save $5,000, why not start with $500 and build from there. You get the idea.

I personally am planning no resolutions. I just hope that 2019 can be even better than 2018 (which was pretty damn good). But if you want to make a list of resolutions, go for it. For me, I’ll just…

…Stay groovy…

–Susie